Restaurants
Restaurant Prime Cost Calculator
Calculate restaurant prime cost and prime cost percentage from food, beverage, labor costs, and sales.
- Free to use
- Runs in your browser
- Level B · Industry formula
- Last reviewed 2026-08-16
How to use this calculator
Enter the requested values and select Calculate. The result is computed locally in your browser using the formula shown on this page.
Understanding the result
Combine food and beverage costs with labor costs and express the total as a percentage of sales.
Calculation method
Prime Cost = Food & Beverage Cost + Labor Cost; Prime Cost % = Prime Cost ÷ Sales × 100.
Calculator guide
About the Restaurant Prime Cost Calculator
Combine food and beverage costs with labor costs and express the total as a percentage of sales.
What to keep in mind
- Use costs and sales from the same accounting period.
- Define labor-related costs consistently.
- Prime cost is one operating metric, not a complete profitability measure.
Formula & methodology
Prime Cost = Food & Beverage Cost + Labor Cost; Prime Cost % = Prime Cost ÷ Sales × 100
Review standard: Level B · Industry formula. How calculator reviews work.CalculateMeasure performs the arithmetic locally in your browser. The displayed result depends on the values and units you enter.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator calculate?
Combine food and beverage costs with labor costs and express the total as a percentage of sales.
Can I use the result for an important decision?
Use the result as a calculation aid and verify the inputs, assumptions, and applicable professional or regulatory requirements before relying on it for an important decision.
Does CalculateMeasure store the values I enter?
This calculator performs its arithmetic in your browser. The calculator itself does not need to send your entered values to a server to produce the result.